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UAE TAMIL SANGAM

http://www.uaetamilsangam.com

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INDEX (UAE Tamil Sangam)

1. ABOUT UAE TAMIL SANGAM Page # 03

2. UTS SERVICES Page # 03

3. UTS ACHIEVMENTS Page # 04

4. MEMBERS BENEFITS. ARRANGED DISCOUNTS & SPECIAL OFFER Page # 04

5. 5 FREE ENGINEERING SEATS (EVERY YEAR) Page # 04

6. FREE BANK ACCOUNT (NRI/NRO) Page # 04

7. UAE NATIONAL DAY Page # 05

8. EVENT WITH DUBAI GOVERNMENT 2ND DECEMBER 2010 & 2011 Page # 05

9. INDIA – (AENIPPADIGAL) Page # 06

10. AWARD TOP SCORERs 10TH & 12TH STANDARD Page # 07

11. HELPED EMIRATES IDENTIY AUTHORIY (EMIRATES ID CARD) Page # 07

12. ASSISTANCE FOR SCHOOL ADMISSIONS Page # 07

13. FUN DAY WITH AL NOOR (SPECIAL NEEDS) CHILDREN Page # 07

14. UTS TALENT SHOWS Page # 07

15. SPORTS (UAE TAMIL SANGAM SPORTS) Page # 08

16. CRICKET (MEN/WOMEN) Page # 08

17. VOLLEY BALL & BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Page # 09

18. CAROOM & CHESS COMPETITION Page # 09

19. WORLD GOLU CONTEST 2011 Page # 09

20. CLEAN UP THE WORLD 2010 Page # 09

21. SWEET MEMORIES / PAST EVENTS Page # 10

22. KALAI ARANGM 2008/2009.2010, 2011 Page # 10 / 11

23. SHORT MOVIE (UTS SHORT MOVIE COMPETITION 2011) Page # 12

24. NAMBIKKAI SWARANGAL 2010, 2011 Page # 13

25. ABOUT KALAI ARANGAM 2011 Page # 14

26. UAE TAMIL SANGAM THEME SONG. Page # 14

27. VOLUNTEERS & SUPPORT TEAM (Alphabetical order) Page # 15

28. MR. RAJESH VAIDHYA & TEAM Page # 16

29. PURASKAR AWARDS (SHORT FILM) Page # 16

30. 3D MOVIE (AMBULI) Page # 16

31. FELICITATION TO IYAKUNAR SIGARAM DR. K BALACHANDER Page # 17

32. SPECIAL GET TOGETHER WITH DIRECTOR DR. K B & MR. THIRUMURUGAN Page # 17

33. KEEP FIT 2011 Page # 18

34. KALAI ARANGAM 2011 SPONSOR Page # 19

35. TESTIMONAILS Page # 20

DR. APJ ABDUL KALAM, DR. K BALACHANDER & UTS TEAM

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ABOUT UAE TAMIL SANGAM

UAE TAMIL SANGAM was formed by Mr. Ramesh Viswanathan (Founder and President UAE Tamil Sangam) in March 2008 to contribute assistance to the needy people, Orphanages, Old age homes in Tamil Nadu and bachelors in UAE. The Committee was formed by the President in the year October 2008 and was UTS was inaugurated on 07th November 2008. UAE Tamil Sangam A Platform to Bring out Inborn Talents and Unite Humanity A Sangam that Serves the poor / destitutes | old and abandoned Serves the orphans / orphanages, needy / deserving Serves the Special needs children | Serves the humanity Giving Education and Medical help for poor people Organizing Blood donation camps

SERVICES (We are helping) 1. Indian Blind School-Madurai (250 Students). Founder Mr. Hussain.

2. The Mercy Niketan (32 Special Needs Children), Chennai, Founder Mr. Fernandes

3. Saradha Sakthi Pedam (Orphanage total 300+ Students - Girls/Boys), Chennai

4. Yearly we are giving Education and Medical help for poor people (Minimum 4 Children)

5. Voluntary service for Al Noor Special Needs Children (Dubai) on 25th February 2011 during Al

Noor Fun Fair 2011.

6. Helped few Bachelors - arranged Air Tickets to India

7. Regular Visit to Bachelor Camps (Al Quoz, Sonapur) with our Volunteers to help them and get

to know them better

8. Assisting (Hospitals / Funerals)

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UTS ACHIEVMENTS

JOB ARRANGEMENT & MATRIMONIALS 1. Arranged Job for more than 5,400 candidates irrespective of Religion and Nationality. 2. Free Matrimonial Service through our Matrimonial Service 14 wards got married MEMBERS BENEFITS. ARRANGED DISCOUNTS & SPECIAL OFFER During weekend and after office hours we visited all Companies, Shops, Hotels..to get Special Discounts & Offers for our UAE Tamil Sangam (UTS) members. Where ever we go we got very positive replies only, all are very happy to participate with UAE Tamil Sangam. Thanks to each and everyone. 1st Timers We are proud to say that we (UAE Tamil Sangam) are the first one to arrange special discounts for Tamil Sangam Members in Various Hospitals, Cinema Theatres, Travel Agents, Restaurants, Educational facilities, Grocery shops, Jewellery Shops, Dance & Music institutes, Pest Control, Hotel Stay, Cricket Training Center, Computer Shop, Automobile-Tyre & Oil Change, Desert Safari, Vehicle Booking, Parties – Birthday, Marriage Day, Office Party, Special Occasions and many more. More details please visit - http://www.uaetamilsangam.com/utsmemdiscounts.asp ONE OF THE BIGGEST ACHIVEMENT BY UAE TAMIL SANGAM VEL TECH UNIVERSITY HAS AGREED TO OFFER 5 FREE ENGINEERING SEATS THROUGH UAE TAMILSANGAM EVERY YEAR (ON MERIT BASIS ONLY)). Vel Tech Chancellor appreciated UAE Tamil Sangam services and also supported Kalai Arangam 2011 along with the above they have also agreed to offer 50% scholarships for 100 Applicants. The decision of Veltech Mahatma Gandhi National Merit Scholarships Selection Committee shall be final. Every year Vel Tech University will conduct Entrance Examination in Dubai under UAE Tamil Sangam. Date of Examination : 7th May 2012 (Monday 2pm to 5pm). Last date of receipt of applications – 24-April-2012 For more details kindly contact UAE Tamil Sangam, Dubai http://www.uaetamilsangam.com Vel Tech Engineering, Avadi – Chennai http://www.vel-tech.org

FREE BANK ACCOUNT (NRI/NRO) FREE NRI/NRO Account with Karur Vysya Bank, India. Karur Vysya Bank’s DGM/GM Group Head appreciated UAE Tamil Sangam Services & work, they supported Kalai Arangam 2011. They are ready to give their full support to our UAE Tami Sangam. UAE Tamil Sangam members can open NRI/NRO account with KVB (Karur Vysya Bank) and that account can be operated from anywhere in the World through online banking, FREE Debit Card & Other kit will be provided by Karur Vysya Bank. For Application Form & More details kindly contact UAE Tamil Sangam, Dubai

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UAE NATIONAL DAY EVENT WITH DUBAI GOVERNMENT 2ND DECEMBER 2010 & 2011 In UAE history first time UAE Government had given chance for Indians to perform alongside UAE Nationals for National day celebrations 39th UAE National Day 2nd December 2010 (Al Ahli Club, Dubai) and 40th UAE National Day 2nd December 2011 (Al Shabab Club, Dubai) 1st time in UAE History during UAE National Day, UAE Tamil Sangam Members & UAE Nationals performed and celebrated together. They appreciated our performance and unity. They also awarded UTS on UAE National Day.

UAE Tamil Sangam Web site visit Per day more than 3000 people are visiting our UTS Website.

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INDIA –(AENIPPADIGAL) What does AENIPPADIGAL do Catch them Young For Children – Child Parenting Psychologist, Moral Stories, Interesting Classes. Talk about Ithikaasam, Puraana stories & great epics. Organizing Indoor & Outdoor games Various Competitions, Cultural Events, Personality Development programs. For Old Ages – Entertain / Involve all Old Age Homes. Bring out hidden talents from aged people (Men & Women) To encourage joint family system in India. Teach how to earn money from home (for old age people) For New Generation - Family Counseling For All Ages Public Speaking , How to Conduct Programmes, How to Attend and Conduct Interviews How to Participate in Group Discussions and Deliberations How to Face New People and Situations with Confidence How to Improve their Creative Writing and Many Such Communication and life enhancing skills. For More details contact Mr. Sridhar/ Mrs. Usha Sridhar / 39, 23rd Street, Thillai Ganga Nagar, Nanganallur, Chennai (+919840057226, +919840924583) aenippadigal@yahoo.com, aenippadigal@gmail.com

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AWARD TOP SCORERs 10TH & 12TH STANDARD During Kalai Arangam 2009, 13th November 2009. Special Awards & Certificates from UAE Tamil Sangam was awarded to Top Scorers 10th and 12th Standard (Students from UAE) during 2008 Examination.

HELPED EMIRATES IDENTIY AUTHORIY (EMIRATES ID CARD) With Emirates Identity Authority we published the Software & Application in our UAE Tamil Sangam website. UAE Tamil Sangam helped more than 250 Applicants (Member & Non Member) to fill up the form with Bar-Code. Published UAE Tamil Sangam website address in Emirates Identity Authority website as Powered by. 20th November 2008 an article was released about UAE Tamil Sangam in Gulf News under the title Help At Hand.

ASSISTANCE FOR SCHOOL ADMISSIONS Through UAE Tamil Sangam we organized school admissions for more than 7 students in various schools in UAE for our Tamil People (Member & Non Member)

FUN DAY WITH AL NOOR (SPECIAL NEEDS) CHILDREN UTS had arranged to take part in the Fun day arranged by Al Noor – school for special needs children. UTS members had volunteered to spend a day with these Gods own children and UTS were appreciated for the volunteer work done and certificates were distributed by Al Noor.

UTS TALENT SHOWS We conducted talent shows for members and have brought out inborn talents.

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SPORTS (UAE TAMIL SANGAM SPORTS)

CRICKET (MEN) UAE Tamil Sangam is proud to say that we have 21 Men’s Cricket Teams & 4 Women’s Cricket Team, successfully we completed TNCT 2010 & TNCT 2011 (TNCT – Tamil Nadu Cricket Tournament). TNCT 2011 Winner (CHENNAI LIONS) Mr. Surendran, Mr. Dinakaran Rajagopal, Mr. Sivakumar, Mr. Seetharaman, Mr. Hari, Mr. Kasi, Mr. Khalid, Mr. Sunil, Mr. Ramesh Mr. Kumar, Mr. Shivakumar, Mr. Jawahar TNCT 2011 Runner-up (MILKYWAY CC) Mr. Rangarajan Raju, Mr. Ismail Badhusha, Mr. Karthick Kannan, Mr. Mohammed Yasin, Mr. Periyasamy, Mr. Siva Kumar, Mr. Veerapan Ramalingam, Mr. Kannan Ravi, Mr. Ravi Selvan, Mr. Sujith Gopalakrishnan, Mr. Asharudeen Ashraf Ali Thanks to | Mambalam Mosquitos CC, Young Stars CC, Grand Slam CC, Kohinoor XI, Jolly Rovers, Tiger CC, Grand Prix CC, Vaada Thoza, IQPC CC, King Boys CC, Hunters 11, Friends 11, Dubai Super Kings CC, Chennai Guys CRICKET (WOMEN) TNCT 2011 Winner (Pondicherry Tigeress) Mrs. Geetha Malli, Mrs. Chitra, Mrs. Subadra, Mrs. Fairoz Banu, Mrs. Jayshree, Mrs. Kavi Priya, Ms. Keerthana, Mrs. Malathi, Selvi Barghavi TNCT 2011 Runner-up (Chennai Lioness) Mrs. Ganga, Mrs. Geetha Bala, Mrs. Geetha Kathir, Mrs. Kokila, Mrs. Vijaya, Ms. Swetha, Mrs. Geetha Swaminathan/ Selvi Neha, Mrs. Yamuna, Ms. Katheeja, Mrs. Kanchana Thanks to Madurai Cheethess, Kanyakumari Leopardess

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BADMINTION UAE Tamil Sangam proud to say we are the 1st one to conduct the Tamil Sangam Tournament, 87 families participated in our Badminton Competition. 3 Categories : Women's Doubles, Men Doubles & Couples UAE Tamil Sangam planning to have our UTS Badminton 2012 Tournament in February 2012. Kindly visit http://www.uaetamilsangam.com/upcomingevent.asp for the Date & Venue.

VOLLEY BALL & BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT UAE Tamil Sangam is planning to have our Volleyball, throw ball & Basketball Tournament in January 2012. Men & Women. Kindly visit http://www.uaetamilsangam.com/upcomingevent.asp for the Date & Venue.

CAROOM & CHESS COMPETITION UAE Tamil Sangam successfully completed two CAROOM & CHESS Tournament 1st Tournament on 29th May 2009 & 2nd Tournament is on 23-Sept-2011. UAE Tamil Sangam is planning to have our Carrom & Chess Mega Tournament in 2012. Kindly visit http://www.uaetamilsangam.com/upcomingevent.asp for the Date & Venue.

WORLD GOLU CONTEST 2011 1st Tamil Sangam organized World Golu Contest 2011. From Tamil Sangams from Various Countries & Individuals from Various parts of the World people participated. Thank you very much for you each & everyone who supported us. We are planning to have this Golu Contest every year.

CLEAN UP THE WORLD 2010 UAE Tamil Sangam participated in Clean up the World Campaign 2010 with Dubai Municipality. Thanks to Dubai Municipality for the great opportunity. We got special awards/certificates from Dubai Municipality for our extended support during Clean up the World Campaign 2010. 29-October-2010, Friday is an unforgettable day in our lives. Dubai Municipality organized T-Shirts, Caps, Gloves, Breakfast and Juices for all the Participants

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SWEET MEMORIES / PAST EVENTS UAE Tamil Sangam’s 2 Mega Event in a year November – KALAI ARANGAM, April – NAMBIKAI SWARANGAL , apart from 2 Mega Event we do regular monthly event (Sports, Competition, Get Together, Musical Evening, Work Shop…)

KALAI ARANGM 2008 7th November 2008, Venue – Emirates English Speaking High School, Pattimandram by Pattimandra Pugaz Mr. Raja, Mrs. Bharathi Basker, Mrs. Hamsa Narayanasamy & Local UTS Team

"INAUGURAL GUEST" - Mr. Syed M Salahuddin, MD, ETA Ascon Star Group & Mr. Essa Abdulla Al Ghurair, Vice Chairman, Al Ghurair Investments, UAE

KALAI ARANGM 2009 13th November 2009, Venue – Indian High School, Dubai Sheikh Rashid Auditorium. The event is being graced by Mr. D Napoleon Hon'able Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India

Special Awards & Certificates from UAE Tamil Sangam to Top Scorers 10th and 12th Standard (Students from UAE) during 2008 Examination. SSC & HSC Felicitation Ceremony - Felicitating Top Rankers of UAE for the Academic Year 2008-09

Pattimandram by Pattimandra Pugaz Mr. Raja, Mrs. Bharathi Basker, Pulavar Ramalingam & Local Team. Variety by : Mr. Gokulnath & Mr. Erode Mahesh

KALAI ARANGM 2010 26th November 2010, Venue – Al Madina Cricket Training Club (Outdoor) Shining Stars from SUN TV, VIJAY TV AND KALAIGNAR TV STAR NIGHT Mr. Tinku, Mr. Rajkanth, Mr. Deepak, Mr. Main, Mr. Sree, Mr. Satish, Mr. Sethu, Mr. Balaji Ms. Divyadarshini, Ms. Devipriya, Ms. Rajani, Ms. Kavitha, Ms. Jayalakshmi, Ms. Priyadrashini Mr. Trichy Saravanan, Mr. Robo Shankar, Mr. Karagam Ganesh, Mr. DJ Hussain Singer Mr. Shyam, Ms. Suhashini

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KALAI ARANGM 2011 UAE TAMIL SANGAM has crossed another milestone with KALAI ARANGAM 2011, 24th November 2011 Variety/Dance performance - Mr. Gokulnath and Mr. Anish Rehman Mr. Rajesh Vaidya and team for their Excellent, Extraordinary & Entertaining performance PURASKAR AWARD (UTS Short Film Competition) Ambuli 3D (1st Tamil 3D Movie in Tamil Industry) Trailer Release. FELICITATION TO IYAKUNAR SIGARAM DR. K BALACHANDER FOR HIS DADASAHEB PHALKE AWARD To add a jewel to the crown UAE Tamil Sangam Felicitated the great Veteran Director Dada Saheb Palke award winner Dr. K. Balachander during Kalai Arangam 2011. During his speech Dr. K Balachander mentioned after his Dada Saheb Palke award he is receiving first Felicitation from UAE Tamil Sangam, Dubai. UAE Tamil Sangam is proud to say we (UAE Tamil Sangam) are the first person from the Entire World Felicitating Dr. K Balachander after his Dada Saheb Palke award.

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SHORT MOVIE (UTS SHORT MOVIE COMPETITION 2011) UAE Tamil Sangam is proud to say we are the first Sangam to organize Short Film Competition. It was grand success. Total 16 Movies got confirmed, due to work load, personal commitment & time limit. We got 11 movies. We are all ametured (New to Cine Industry – Direction, Editing, Dubbing, Mixing, Camera…). We spent few days and learned & achieved. MuyanRaal Mudiyaathathu Illai. It was unbelievable time we had. 2 months we spent day and night to make this Short Movie Competition grand success. With every once effort / blessings our UTS Short Movie 2011 was grand success. Special thanks to Metti Oli /Nadaswaram Director Mr. Thiru Murugan (FOR JUDGING AND AWARDING THE WINNERS FOR THIS COMPETITION). We requested Mr. Thiru Murugan to disclose the winners before 3 days of our Kalai Arangam 2011 to UAE Tamil Sangam team so that we can make necessary arrangements. But Mr. Thiru Murugan refused to disclose the results. Even after he reached Dubai 24th November 2011 when asked he said you people waited so long why don’t you wait for few more hours. He appreciated each and every participants dedication, hard work, involvement and unity. UAE Tamil Sangam would like to thank all the families that participated in UTS Short Movie Competition. Special thanks to Mr. Dalton Sessiah, Mr. Pirasanthan Nadarajah & Team for (Kasu Panam Paisa). Mr. Gunasekaran, Mr. Prasanna Kumar & Team for ( Vaada Thozha ) Who took great efforts & high risk by shooting in Public areas, bus station, park etc. Hats off these two bachelor teams. Special thanks to Mr. Karunanidhi Chinnakkaruppan, Mr. Ravi for giving their office space for shooting (UTS Short Movie). Special thanks to each and everyone who had given their homes for shooting (UTS Short Movie). All UAE Tamil Sangam Short Movies will be published in YouTube and same link is published in our UAE Tamil Sangam website. Since we all worked day and night, all are new for this field. Kindly spend some time and see the Movies and give us your valuable Comments/Feedback/Points. MOVIE NAMES Aaluku Oru Aasai | Bimbam | Deivam Irupathu Enge Dho Parda | Ekam | Emarathe Ematrathe En Uyir Thozhi | Kasu Panam Paisa | Kurai Ondrum Illai Part Jaathikal Illai Adi Paappaa | Vaada Thozha

UTS SHORT MOVIE http://www.uaetamilsangam.com/utsshortmovies.asp

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NAMBIKKAI SWARANGAL 2010, 2011 NAMBIKKAI SWARANGAL is a conceptual show of UAE Tamil Sangam. UAE Tamil Sangam decided to organize event for the Challenged. NAMBIKKAI SWARANGAL 2010 was grand success 15th April 2011, Venue : Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, Indian High School 1s time in Gulf we organized Light Music (Totally Visually Challenged people) Mr. Komagainin Ragha Priya “Visually Challenged Light Music”, Director Cheran's Autograph Pugazh Mr. Senthil (Mimicry Senthil) Physically Challenged. Mr. Gokulnath's Miming. It was unbelievable event for our UAE Tamil Sangam & UAE Tamil People NAMBIKKAI SWARANGAL 2011 was mega success 15th April 2011, Venue : Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, Indian High School 1st time in a foreign land Physically Challenged teams (Dance Performance) they are performing outside India for the first time Director/Actor/Dance Master Mr. Lawrence Raghavendra's Dance Team Al Noor Special Needs Children - Unbelievable Dance Performance, Autistic Savanth Karthiks breathtaking songs. Mr. Senthil (Mimicry) Physically challenged Mimicry Get Ready for our NAMBIKKAI SWARANGAL 2012

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ABOUT KALAI ARANGAM 2011 UAE TAMIL SANGAM &TATA HOUSING’S KALAI ARANGAM 2011 was a grand success. UAE TAMIL SANGAM has crossed another milestone with KALAI ARANGAM 2011, 24th November 2011

KALAI ARANGAM 2011 was a grand success. First of all I would like to thank all our Committee Members (Mr. Prosper, Mr. Swaminathan, Mr. Senthil Velan, Mrs. Geetha Swaminathan, Mrs. Sreeganga, Mrs. Chitra Prosper for their undivided support and hard work, then we would like to thank all the Participants and Volunteers for their performance and support. We started with lighting the lamp and Thamiz Thai Vazthu. LIGHT LAMP Mrs. Shantha Krishnamoorthy, Mrs. Meena Venkat, Mrs. Geetha Swaminathan, Mrs. Lalitha Senthil Velan, Mrs. Chitra Prosper & Mrs. Sreeganga Ramesh. THAMIZ THAI VAZTHU Mrs. Geetha Swaminathan, Mrs. Yamuna Pesan, Mrs. Geetha Kathirvel, Mrs. Geetha Balakrishnan, Mrs. Ezhil Vijayendran, Mrs. Aishwarya Anand.

UAE TAMIL SANGAM THEME SONG. This was followed by UAE TAMIL SANGAM Theme Song. Music Composed by K. Balaji Ram, Lyrics by Sreeganga Ramesh This was sung for the first time in UTS. SINGERS: Mr. Kishore Kumar, Mr. Nisar Ali, Mr. Balaji Ram, Mrs. Aishwarya Anand, Mrs. Geetha Swaminathan, Mrs. Geetha Kathirvel, Mrs. Geetha Balakrishnan, Mrs. Sreeganga Ramesh, Mrs. Parvathi Sabari, Mrs. Ezhil Vijayendran, Mrs. Yamuna Pesankumar Master Nishanth Thanks to this team for their efforts.

WELCOME SPEECH & SPONSORS LIST 1. This was followed by Welcome speech by Mrs. Chitra Prosper and Mrs. Sreeganga Ramesh 2. Sponsors list was announced by Mrs. Geetha Swaminathan & Mrs. Nargish Nizar

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VOLUNTEERS & SUPPORT TEAM (Alphabetical order) Mr. Arun Kumar Mrs. Anusha Sriram Mr. Balaji Ram Mrs. Geetha Bala Mr. Balakrishnan Mrs. Geetha Kathir Mr. Deepan Chakravarthy Mrs. Geetha Mallikarjun Mr. EVS Rajesh Ms. Kajeetha Mr. Harihara Subramanian Mrs. Kanchana Mr. Imran Basha Mrs. Kavipriya Mr. Kannan (Photograph) Mrs. Gokila Arunkumar Mr. Karthikeyan Mrs. Meena Murugappan Mr. Kathirvel Mrs. Meena EVS Rajesh Mr. Kishore Kumar Mrs. Nargish Nizar Mr. Mahathir Mohammed Mrs. Parvathy Mr. Mallikarjun Mrs. Viji Balu Mr. Nizar Ali Mrs. Vijaya Ravi Mr. Pesan Kumar Mrs. Yamuna Pesan Mr. Ramani Rajan Mr. Rasu Subbiah Mr. Ravi Mr. Sekhar Raman Mr. Sriram Viswanathan Mr. Vignesh Ravi

Mr. Sridhar Ramamurthy, Mrs. Usha Sridhar UAE Tamil Sangam Advisor & Coordinator (India-Chennai), thanks for their valuable support during Kalai Arangam 2011.

VARIETY PERFORMANCES The show was hosted by MC Ms. Divya Darshini (Anchor from India) who enthralled the audience with her wits and humorous talks. Thanks to her. Thanks to Mr. Gokulnath and Mr. Anish Rehman who were at their best with the variety performances.

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MR. RAJESH VAIDHYA & TEAM Maestro Veena Vidwan Sri Rajesh Vaidya’s Fusion-Movie Songs Thanks to Mr. Rajesh Vaidya and team for their Excellent, Extraordinary & Entertaining performance. The crowd gave them a standing ovation. PURASKAR AWARDS (SHORT FILM) Short Film Competition 1ST time in Gulf - UAE TAMIL SANGAM Short Film awards were given by Mettioli, Nadaswaram Director Mr. Thirumurugan. THE WINNING FILM LIST (Total 11 Movies) 1st place - En Uyir Thozhi - Director Mrs. Sreeganga Ramesh 2nd place - Vaada Thozha - Director Mr. Prasanna kumar 3rd place - Ekam - Director Mrs. Geetha Balakrishnan 4th place - Bimbam - Director Mrs. Vijayakumari 5th place - Jaadigal Illayadi Pappa – Director Mr. Karthikeyan These films were selected and announced by Mr. Thirumurugan who did an excellent job without any bias. UAE Tamil Sangam would like to thank him for taking time and judging our short films. Balance 6 Movies (Alphabetical order) Aaluku Oru Aasai Director Mr. Senthil Velan Deivam Irupathu Enge Director Mr. Ramesh Dho Parda Director Ms. Swetha Emarathe Ematrathe Director Mr. Prosper Kasu Panam Paisa Director Mr. Dalton Kurai Ondrum Illai Director Mrs. Jamua Rani Shoban 3D MOVIE (AMBULI) 1st time in the history of Tamil Cinema AMUBILI 3D Film Trailer was released during Kalai Arangam 2011.

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FELICITATION TO IYAKUNAR SIGARAM DR. K BALACHANDER FOR HIS DADASAHEB PHALKE AWARD To add a jewel to the crown UAE Tamil Sangam Felicitated the great Veteran Director Dada Saheb Palke award winner Dr. K. Balachander during Kalai Arangam 2011. After the felicitation Dr. K. Balachander with all humility answered questions that were asked from the audience. • During his speech he appreciated UAE Tamil Sangam team work, hospitality. • Also mentioned after his Dada Saheb Palke award he is receiving first Felicitation from UAE

Tamil Sangam, Dubai. • UAE Tamil Sangam is proud to say we (UAE Tamil Sangam) are the first person from

the Entire World Felicitating Dr. K Balachander after his Dada Saheb Palke award. UAE TAMIL SANGAM has crossed another milestone with Kalai Arangam 2011.

SPECIAL GET TOGETHER WITH DIRECTOR DR. K B & MR. THIRUMURUGAN After the show UAE Tamil Sangam arranged special Get Together with Dr. K. Balachander. UAE TAMIL SANGAM Invited all Committee Members, Volunteers & Support Team. The Veteran Director was very happy with our show and with UAE TAMIL SANGAM for being the First (in the entire world) to Felicitate him after he received Dadasaheb Phalke Award. UAE Tamil Sangam arranged special Get Together with Director Mr. Thirumurugan (Committee Members, Volunteers & Support Team) he shared his thoughts about every movie. His comments are as follows: • The unity that I see among UAE Tamil Sangam Members cannot be seen even in India. • I will go to India and try to establish this unity between our community. • UAE TAMIL SANGAM has many talents and I will use it in my forthcoming projects. (His speech

will be uploaded shortly in our website) Kalai Arangam 2011 was a grand success and UAE TAMIL SANGAM has moved one more step ahead.

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KEEP FIT 2011 UTS has crossed another milestone with KEEP FIT 2011, 16th December 2011 KEEP FIT 2011, 16th December 2011 is an unforgettable day in our lives. Unbelievable Event, Excellent Crowd (Crowd 10,000+) and Great Evening. Thanks to all our UAE Tamil Sangam Volunteers. I am sure without our valuable support it wouldn’t have been possible to have run this Keep Fit. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Sports and Physical Fitness Program. "KEEP FIT". Organized by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Sports and Physical Fitness Program and Dubai Police Sports Affairs Department. Friday, 16th December 2011 from 2:00pm to 6:30pm. Venue : Dubai Police Stadium (Al Garhoud) Keep Fit 2011 was a Grand Success.

View More Photos http://www.uaetamilsangam.com/photogallery.asp Thanks to all our UAE Tamil Sangam Volunteers. I am sure without our valuable support it wouldn’t have been possible to have run this Keep Fit.

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KALAI ARANGAM 2011 SPONSOR UAE Tamil Sangam’s KALAI ARANGAM 2011, 24th November 2011 is an unforgettable day in our lives. Unbelievable Event, Excellent Crowd and Great show. It is a big record and we together have created another history in UAE. Everyone appreciated UTS (UTS Members, Non Members, Other Associations, All Sponsors) that none of them have ever seen an event like this (Maestro Veena Vidwan Sri Rajesh Vaidya’s Fusion-Movie Songs), Excellent crowd and all present were amazed and they appreciated our work saying there was excellent variety by Mr. Gokulnath, Mr. Anees Rehman & DD, good coordination without lapses or Waste of Time. Special thanks/appreciation from each & everyone for bringing Iyakunar Sigaram Dr. K Balachander and famous Serial Director Mr. Thirumurugan to UAE, Dubai. Thanks to all our Kalai Arangam 2011 Sponsors. I am sure without our Sponsors’ valuable support it wouldn’t have been possible to have run this show.

TESTIMONAILS

UAE Tamil Sangam acquired the greatest opportunity when we were invited to meet former president of India Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. We along with our committee and support team met Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam and took his blessings. While addressing us Dr. Kalam said “I have heard about UAE Tamil Sangam and about the Services you do to unite humanity culturally and socially. I also know that you encourage and arrange platforms to bring out Inborn Talents not only among youngsters but also among grownups especially the way you train homemakers who in turn train future leaders of India. I wish from the bottom of my heart that may you grow and help others grow likewise.”

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From: Kavithalayaa (K Balachander)

Sent: 28 November 2011 11:26AM

To: Ramesh Viswanathan (ramesh_vis@hotmail.com); uaetamilsangam@gmail.com

Dear Mr. Ramesh Viswanathan & Team, Thank you very much for the kind courtesy extended to me during my visit to Dubai on 24th and 25th of November 2011. The warmth and affection of all of you was very charming and heartening. May your wonderful service to the cause of the Tamil Language, Tamil Culture and Tamil Cinema continue for a long long time. Once again let me thank you for your love, care, affection and admiration. Let us hope that we will meet again. Please convey my best wishes and blessings to your members and their families also. Regards K. Balachander Kavithalayaa Productions Pvt. Ltd.

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On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 1:40 PM, Parvathi Sabari <parusabari@gmail.com> wrote Parvathi Sabari

Dear Ramesh Sir & Ganga Madam & UAE Tamil Sangam team, We may never get time to interact on a personal level as I know you are very busy with the Sangam programmes and co-ordination of events. I through this email would like to pour my heart out. I am amazed at how every family member welcomes all the strangers with a smile and a warmth. No body is rejected. Even a two year old kid is allowed to dance...I doubt any other sangam will do this. Kudos to you Ganga ji. I have been members of various groups where only special committee members and their children perform. But here all are treated equally with love and respect without been biased on basis of caste, language, religion. The doors are open to all and I am happy to be part of this blessed group. Even your children need an applause. They are kind to everyone around. Not to forget Khadija...She is very patient. I have been regularly visiting the place for the past 10 days and never once I felt as a stranger. You both are special angels sent by God to spread the message of unity and love amongst us all. Ganga ji is so humble in approach with everyone....I bow down. The Sangam truly stands out as it promises- Serve humanity and Unite humanity. It is the best one ever formed. It is not UAE Tamil Sangam but UNITED TAMIL SANGAM. I wonder how much patience you and other members are filled with. All unselfishly and untiringly working with happiness around. Perhaps I have never experienced such warmth from strangers in my life and hence I thank you through this email. Since the leaders themselves are so unselfish the same aura spreads to all other members too. UAE Tamil Sangam has got the best leaders. May God shower his choicest blessing upon all of you. With lots of love, Parvathi.S

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From : meena rajesh To : ramesh@uaetamilsangam.comc Cc : Ramesh, Rajesh Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 8:59 AM Subject : Re: KALAI ARANGAM 2011 (FELICITATION of Iyakunar Sigaram THIRU K B) Dear Ramesh & UAE Tamil Sangam team, At the outset, our heartfelt thanks for the wonderful evening yesterday. What a blissful, soul stirring music from the veena maestro ! We kept thinking why doesn't the clock stop ticking ? Time come to a standstill and only the chords be heard ! The medley was so cleverly intertwined to form such a beautiful garland, it was indeed a "Sangeetha Maalai "yesterday. I am still at awe with Ganga & Team, her organising skills are mind-blowing ! She was so cool and composed all the way. Honestly, we guys were so tensed about just arriving for the event on time and could not but wonder how you & your team handle the stress !! That actually reminds me to request for a special session on stress and time management tips by you !! "En uyir thozhi" concept was too good, apart from the awards that you received you deserve one more... Gokul and Aneesh rocked and as usual DD was at her best of wits.and humour. The hero of the evening, Director K.B's words are worth its weight in gold..at this age despite failing health, he made sure to stand and talk ! No wonder, old is gold !! What a noble gesture and attitude he displayed ! Last but not the least, the wonderful audience who could appreciate the quality of the wide variety of entertainment. The thundering applause and the cheer was aptly added whenever needed in right measure. Proud to be a member of UTS....God bless u. Best regards Meena Rajesh

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NAMBIKKAI SWARANGAL 2011 TESTIMONIALS Radhika M Raghavan 18 April 2011 10:52AM 15April2011 Nambikkai Swarangal Testimonial To ramesh_vis@hotmail.com, Hi, Thank you for organising this different experience for us and our kids right in our city. What an amazing way to spend a Thursday evening ! Meena and Rajesh coaxed us to come along as we generally stay away from live shows and we were floored from the “curtains open”… The charming hosts, the warmth of the people on stage, the electrifying performance the young kids, the energy of the dancers and the sheer optimism of every speaker, I don’t have enough adjectives to describe the lingering thoughts .. Personally for me , I regained huge respect for the parent of these children and young adults and a realization to be thankful to GOD for the healthy, active lives that we lead and all the small things that we seldom pause to think about. Thank you and wish you all the very best for your future endeavors.. I am sure that your passion drives the team / members of this organization to excel. cheers Radhika

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Rajesh EVS Sent: 16 April 2011 05:25AM CC - Meena Rajesh Dear Ramesh & UTS Team, First of all many thanks to you for giving us an opportunity to be part of yesterday's programme. There are no words to express about the fantastic show we witnessed yesterday. The name "Nambikkai Swarangal" is very apt. We are still talking about it and are not able to get over the emotions and the fulfillment of yesterday's program. We remembered through the year about the last year's Nambikkai Swaranagal, however there were no expectations last time. This year you had set expectations and we must say you not just didn’t disappoint us but you have exceeded our expectations. We take this opportunity to thank one and all who had worked relentlessly to make this program happen. It was very heartening to note that the program was supported not just by sponsors but by a very good and appreciative audience. All this makes us proudly feel that UTS has ensured to adequately mix entertainment with social responsibility as well. The credit goes to your team more specifically to you. We had thought we will show our kids how much more they could perform and contribute with all their faculties intact while the lesser privileged could showcase their skills so well, but we must confess we envy and salute those " actually challenged" parents who have dedicated their lives for their children !! We have come out of the auditorium as better parents ,hoping to raise our kids as good human beings. Ramesh, all we can do it to give our best wishes to you and your team to continue in your journey towards social work. Needless to mention, please let us know when the DVD would be ready for this program and it would be our privilege to have a copy to cherish and relive the moments of yesterday's evening. Thanking you once again and pray to the ALMIGHTY to give you and your team the strength to continue doing and excelling in your work. regards Meena and Rajesh E V Sundaresan